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Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing.

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A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to ...

Q: What are some medium-sized groundcovers that look good in the landscape and are easy to take care of?

Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...

Keep a garden journal, according to gardening experts. Consult your journal in the winter, so you can better plan for the ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

The new crossing will be in southern Oregon in the Siskiyous, where the freeway bisects the home of an impressive list of ...